Royal Gardineer — Solar watering system
Solar watering system with a solar module, a PVC hose and various plug parts. Product sold online, in particular via pearl.de.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical, Environment
- Category
- Gadgets
- Hazard
- The PVC hose has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 17 % and 6.4% by weight, respectively). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. Moreover, DBP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
- Origin
- Unknown
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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What is this? This is a garden watering system sold under the names Royal and Gardineer. It uses a hose made of PVC plastic.
What's happening? Tests show the hose has too much of two harmful chemicals. These can hurt people and the environment over time.
Does this affect me? If you own this watering system in Germany, you may be exposed if you touch the hose often.
What should I do? Stop using the hose and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Return it to where you bought it.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Gadgets · Hazard: The PVC hose has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 17 % and 6.4% by weight, respectively). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. Moreover, DBP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. · Origin: Unknown
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